Protection Against Sunburn And Skin Problems With Topical And Orally-Ingested Dosages of Zeaxanthin

A method of reducing the incidence or severity of an unwanted skin discoloration or irregularity, comprising:

• ingesting, over a period of time, at least 20 milligrams per day of zeaxanthin, the ingested zeaxanthin being in an oral formulation presented in a form of at least one of the group consisting of a capsule, a tablet, and a liquid, the zeaxanthin being the predominate carotenoid in the oral formulation, the zeaxanthin being predominantly present in the form of the R—R stereoisomer of zeaxanthin, the oral formulation being adapted to reduce the incidence or severity of an unwanted skin discoloration or irregularity.

A method of reducing the incidence or severity of an unwanted skin discoloration or irregularity, comprising:

• ingesting, over a period of time, at least 20 milligrams per day of zeaxanthin, the ingested zeaxanthin being in an oral formulation presented in a form of at least one of the group consisting of a capsule, a tablet, and a liquid, the zeaxanthin being the predominate carotenoid in the oral formulation, the zeaxanthin being predominantly present in the form of the R—R stereoisomer of zeaxanthin, the oral formulation further including at least one of zinc, green tea extract, and lipoic acid, the oral formulation for reducing the incidence or severity of an unwanted skin discoloration or irregularity.